We plan to accept government-funded hours to help make quality Montessori education more accessible for your family.
Below is general information about funded childcare hours in England. Specific details about how funding applies at ABC Letters will be confirmed closer to opening.
For all 3 to 4 year olds
All children are entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare per week from the term after they turn 3 until they start school.
Eligibility
For eligible working families
Eligible families may receive an additional 15 hours of funded childcare, totalling 30 hours per week.
Eligibility
For eligible families
Some 2-year-olds may be eligible for 15 hours of funded childcare from the term after their second birthday.
Eligibility
Visit childcarechoices.gov.uk to see which funding you may be eligible for and apply for 30-hour codes if relevant.
Complete our registration form and tell us you're interested in using funded hours.
Provide your eligibility code for 30 hours or complete the relevant declaration for universal funding.
We'll apply your funded hours to your fees from the start of the eligible term.
For 30-hour funding and Tax-Free Childcare, apply via childcarechoices.gov.uk and share your code with us. For universal 15 hours, no application is needed beyond your child's details and our declaration.
Funded hours can be used from the term after your child reaches the eligible age. Funding terms start in September, January, and April.
Yes. Funded hours can often be used over 38 weeks or stretched across more weeks through the year depending on the arrangement.
Funded hours cover the core educational provision. There may be additional charges for meals, nappies, or extended care beyond the funded entitlement, and we will explain those clearly.
Yes. You can split funded hours between childcare providers. Let us know if you plan to use hours elsewhere so we can coordinate correctly.
We're happy to help you understand your funding options and how they may apply at ABC Letters.